ahsanford said:slclick said:The 24-35 was the first from the Art line that you could shoot with confidence. All others required luck, AMFA, the dock or returning. Now they include bigger AF motors and I hear it's pretty darn good (85, 135)
+1 on the newer ones being better, but not all the way there consistency wise. Pity their 50 Art (something I'd consider buying despite its size) doesn't get that same 'better' AF treatment.
In fairness, Canon's also has this wide aperture consistency problem with some lenses. The 50L is a flaky AF little diva even with careful technique.
But newer Canon large aperture designs are terrific -- I rented the 85 f/1.4L IS and it's AF was so money-in-the-bank automatic that I stopped worrying about chimping and verifying and I could just enjoy my photography.
As you may have guessed, I desperately want that in a fast 50 prime for my 5D3.
- A
You may just have to get the 24mm f1.4L II and put it in front of the 2x III extender (although I don't know that any Canon WA's actually work with the extenders). I know... not small, not lightweight, and certainly not inexpensive (plus, not 1.4). But hey work-arounds are just that, and they are never the optimal...
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